Lee County Development Services Devision Demolished My house

katounin

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Jurisdiction
Florida
Lee County Development Serviced Devision mailed a notice in May 2016 stating that building is in Violation, Its UNSAFE and must be repaired or demolished at owners option.
If Owner doesn't appeal within 30 days, all her/his rights are waived to administration hearing.
And if within 60 days no permits pulled and if pulled, the all work must be complete within 120 days.

There was no appeal, time was spent on shopping for GC bids. The Owner made a tel call to ordinances stating that she choses to do repairs and arranging everything.

After that no more notices were received from Lee county Development Serv Devision, and The Owner continues negotiations with GCs.

Long Story Short - when owner agreed on the price and terms with GC, done all necessary surveys of lot and building, and the Permit is about to be pulled, The Owner receives an invoice from Lee County Development Serviced Devision for $7300 for demolishing the building.

Are there any grounds to file this case to the Court against County?
The Owner lost the property, value and can prove the intention to remodel the property. However did not filed an appeal and did not pull permit within 60 days.

There are no more notices were given to the Owner besides one in May - Violation Notice. Demo was completed in October the same year. It took 5-6 month.
Owner was not aware :that there was an order approved for Demo
no notice for actual Demo

Just Notice of Violation and the bill for Demo.
 
Are there any grounds to file this case to the Court against County?

None of which I am aware, as you allowed your due process rights to pass unchallenged.

You are free to consult a couple FL licensed attorneys to better understand your dilemma.
 
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